Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Grape tomato
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
अंगूर टमाटर
चकोतरा
In German
Traube Tomate
Pampelmuse
In French
tomate uva
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
tomate uva
Citrus maxima
In Greek
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
πομέλο
In Portuguese
tomate uva
Pomelo
In Polish
pomidorowa z winogro
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
uva tomatoes
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Grape Tomato and Pummelo
Season and care of Grape Tomato and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Tomato and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Tomato is Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Grape Tomato and Pummelo Physical Information
Grape Tomato and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Grape Tomato and Pummelo are as follows:
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Grape Tomato and Pummelo
Care of Grape Tomato and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.